

How beautiful is this building? One of my favorite things to do when traveling is to explore the city by foot. Maybe it's the European in me, but exploring a city by foot can take you to places you would never see otherwise. I've had so many experiences going off the main tourist streets into the smaller backstreets to find some authentic, amazing spots. I've even joined a block party with locals one night in Prague (amazing spot, by the way!), didn't know anyone, but they invited me and my friend to join in the dance and to have some drinks and food. The same thing happened in Budapest; I ended up hanging out with two local girls that I met at a bar, and they showed me their favorite Ruin-bars. But this place, it's actually a restaurant - the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida, a traditional Spanish restaurant. It's a branch of a long-standing local chain dating back to 1905. Not only does it look beautiful on the outside, but the inside is just as impressive and makes a perfect backdrop for a photo. 📸